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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,780.26, 17,670.62 and 9,429.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,780.26, 17,670.62 and 9,429.35 is: 14,144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,780.26 : 17,670.62 = 9,429.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,780.26/17,670.62 = 9,429.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,780.26x = 17,670.62 × 9,429.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,780.26x = 166,622,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,622,430.69/11,780.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,144.21

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